Muhyiddin: UMNO will challenge Pas in northern states
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Bersatu President Muhyiddin Yassin claims UMNO will challenge Pas's dominance in northern states.
- He suggests this will happen when the time is right, despite current cooperation between BN and PN in Negeri Sembilan.
- Muhyiddin alleges that Pas's friendly gestures towards UMNO are not genuine.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) President Muhyiddin Yassin believes UMNO will eventually challenge Pas's control in the northern Malaysian states. This assertion comes despite the current political alliance between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign. Muhyiddin, a former Prime Minister, suggested that the camaraderie displayed by Pas towards UMNO is not sincere and that UMNO will reassert its influence in the north when the political landscape shifts.
His remarks imply a strategic calculation within the political maneuvering of the region. The cooperation between BN and PN, while visible during the recent election campaign, may be temporary, according to Muhyiddin's assessment. He anticipates a future where UMNO seeks to regain its traditional stronghold in the northern territories, potentially at the expense of Pas's current dominance.
UMNO will return to challenge Pas's dominance in the northern states when the time comes.
The article, sourced from Utusan Malaysia, highlights the ongoing political dynamics and potential realignments within Malaysia's multi-party system. Muhyiddin's statement points to underlying tensions and future ambitions that could reshape the political map of the northern states.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.